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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,799.13, 9,383.12 and 3,966.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,799.13, 9,383.12 and 3,966.05 is: 5,473.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,799.13 : 9,383.12 = 3,966.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,799.13/9,383.12 = 3,966.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,799.13x = 9,383.12 × 3,966.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,799.13x = 37,213,926.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,213,926.70/6,799.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,473.33

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